Television were a New York punk band formed by friends Tom Verlaine and Richard Hell. As the band approached success, Hell was forced out due to having too much energy and a lack of talent. That alone should tell you that Television weren’t a typical punk band.

Relatively unsung at the time, the band are now seen as one of the best bands of the bit 70s. Marquee Moon in particular has become a cult classic album. They are well known for the “co-lead” guitar parts played by Verlaine and Richard Lloyd.